washing-up

British  

noun

1. the washing of dishes, cutlery, etc, after a meal

2. dishes and cutlery waiting to be washed up

3. ( as modifier )

   a washing-up machine

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Example Sentences

Other than those, there were only sweets, toilet paper, washing-up liquid and a few other random, non-edible items.

From Reuters • Nov. 14, 2023

Mr Goldsmith said they had done a good job of keeping it away from the road, by shooing it with a washing-up bowl.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2021

I do wonder if Josiah helped with the washing-up.

From New York Times • Oct. 24, 2021

"Litter bins and public toilets can't cope with camping waste and our wild plants are adversely affected by washing-up water."

From BBC • Jul. 26, 2021

Mother went off to her work at the lace makers’ yard and Razi quickly started the washing-up.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook